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Baby Sitter

June - August 2019 • Manhattan, KS

What I liked

The set wage that I could depend on.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Baby-Sitting is a great way to earn an un-taxed paycheck. I got additional experience with kids, which was beneficial as I just began my first job as a preschool teacher.

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Construction laborer

May - August 2019 • Chico, CA

What I liked

Working outside, physical activity, learning new skills

What I wish was different

Hot weather, getting dirty and sustaining minor injuries

Advice

Don't work in the heat without drinking a gallon of water per day

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Nanny

May - August 2019 • New Trier, MN

What I liked

I was able to connect and build relationships with each of my kiddos. I loved being able to pick my hours and salary.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have been able to work here longer!

Advice

Kids love the pool!

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Freelance photographer

May - August 2019 • Oxford, CT

What I liked

Worked for my self doing what I love

What I wish was different

More clients

Advice

Do what you love

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Direct Sales

October 2017 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The flexibility of being my own boss. Being able to have solutions for individuals

What I wish was different

Advice

Jump right in and see the bigger picture. You’ll realize that there is so much growth and personal development in your own business and not so much about sales.

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Business Owner

May 2019 • Washougal, WA

What I liked

I made my own hours.

What I wish was different

I wish it would have been easier to get jobs.

Advice

Starting up a window washing business is hard but worth it. It is important to be versatile, be willing to do things other than windows, like gutters too.

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Construction

June 2018 • Griffin, GA

What I liked

Flexibility of schedule

What I wish was different

More help working.

Advice

Find someone experienced to learn from. Someone who cares about their work.

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Self

May - August 2019 • Oklahoma City, OK

What I liked

Fun people to be around. We helped our fellow veterans in need.

What I wish was different

Wish the government and state would take better care of our wounded (physical and mental) veterans better so they could live better lives. It's unfortunate how many people dont understand how hard it is for us to through "normal" daily life, it's always a struggle for us.

Advice

Just be kind to one another and have an open mind about ideas, things, and people before you judge them for not living up to your standards.

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Piano Teacher

May 2019 • Laie, HI

What I liked

I really enjoy the challenge of working with students of different levels. It allows me the opportunity to think of each student as an individual and prepare for them individually, rather than for a class as a group. Teaching private lessons gives me time to work one on one and form a personal relationship with each student. As I teach, I feel that I am able to learn more about myself as a pianist and improve as a musician.

What I wish was different

I wish that there were more opportunities within the community for children in the performing arts. It would be wonderful for them to have an opportunity to perform for others more frequently and also be able to participate in other music centered activities such as band, orchestra, or theater.

Advice

This experience came to me as I stepped out into the community and began personal networking. It has been so rewarding to work with children and families in the community, and this opportunity could not have been so wonderful if I had not taken that initial step. It is amazing how one connection in your network can often spur four or five more opportunities. I have come to see that a job well done leads to more jobs. When people are pleased with your service, they tell their friends and their neighbors and all of a sudden you have more phone calls and more people wanting to hire you.

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Business Owner

May - July 2019 • Independence, OR

What I liked

I got to run my own fruit stand with my husband so I got to make my own hours. I learned so much and I got to employ my friends and work with my best friend. I learned a lot about what it is like to run my own business.

What I wish was different

I wish we could have done it longer but the fruit season started to wind down mid summer.

Advice

Don't be afraid to take risks. It might just work out.

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Marketing Freelancer

July - August 2019 • Houston, TX

What I liked

Freedom/flexibility

What I wish was different

More experience before hand

Advice

Starting a business is tough, so surround yourself with as many knowledgeable people as possible

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Small business owner

June - September 2019 • Lyman, WY

What I liked

I liked the freedom of making my own schedule and training my children to work hard.

What I wish was different

I wish I could hire outside help so our family could spend more time playing together.

Advice

Running a business, even a small seasonal one, takes grit and determination. It takes a willingness to sacrifice many things in order to make it successful. It takes creativity, patience, and a desire to truly serve the customers. Don't give up!

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